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So essentially, procrastination breeds efficiency... if one waits long enough to repair something. Other things will fail and you can solve a lot of issues at once right?
I lost the odometer gear function a few months ago. I put that off, but now it's time. I plan on hitting a lot of stuff while I'm in there.
I need to work on the absent left turn signal cancel.
I have a new ignition switch that I will be putting in finally.
Intensive washer button has fallen apart and will be replaced.
After reading Wayne's write-up, I just decided to just get a new printed circuit, which is coming from Roger.
For the pod itself, I have a new Bob Budd cover.
I was in there several years ago to clean contacts and replace bulbs. But I still have plenty of bounce on some needles, and the oil pressure stays pegged -- until of course it's been run hot and brake pedal used.
I also have a one volt difference between the voltage gauge and the CE.
The tach reads about 75 RPM too high.
I could go on...
I assume that I have issues outside of the cluster too, but I'm not ready to replace any harnesses yet.
I will get some pics up as we go.
How about some pearls of wisdom from my shark-brothers ahead of time?
Cheers.
Just be prepared for when you re-install the pod (after all your repairs are done) that the stuff you repaired works but now other stuff don't work, like the pod lights all of a sudden goes dark on you (not all the bulbs are now lit).
Ok fine, yeah I'm venting ☠@✴#ing . But be prepared. Just saying!
The voltage gauge has a little adjustment screw you can access if you pull the gauge...just set it to match reality. That's the easy one :-)
Jeff, that's awesome. How did I not know that?!
Originally Posted by hessank
Just be prepared for when you re-install the pod (after all your repairs are done) that the stuff you repaired works but now other stuff don't work, like the pod lights all of a sudden goes dark on you (not all the bulbs are now lit).
Ok fine, yeah I'm venting ☠@✴#ing . But be prepared. Just saying!
Ahhhh yes, fully prepared Fred...
I too, know the bitter, metallic tang of bile as my work goes sideways.
Only one tricky area getting the printed circuit on, making the fold and getting the tabs back in on the center multi-tab was a pita.
I re finished the console in grey which fits with the other interior work. I also hope it will increase the ambient light somewhat. I did not do LEDs this time but did redo the mirrors for the light set up.
86.5 Pod Project
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